Krajský úřad Jihočeského kraje

What Krajský úřad Jihočeského kraje does

Krajský úřad Jihočeského kraje is the regional government administrative authority for the South Bohemian Region (Jihočeský kraj) of the Czech Republic, headquartered in České Budějovice. Established in 2000 under Czech administrative reform, it serves as the executive body of the regional self-governing unit, coordinating public administration across healthcare, education, transport, social services, regional development, and EU fund management. The region operates a network of 7 regional hospitals anchored by Nemocnice České Budějovice, which is currently undergoing a CZK 1.1 billion Pavilion CH expansion — the largest investment in its history.

The underlying technology portfolio includes the AI chatbot Holly for citizen services, a Digital Technical Map of the South Bohemian Region, the IDESKA integrated transport system launching July 2026, and advanced clinical systems including Philips MRI, Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, Brainomix 360 Stroke, and AR-guided neurosurgery with AI-generated 3D holograms. Seven EU-funded projects under the 2021-2027 programming period cover cybersecurity enhancement, robotic process automation, and transport integration. Tourism promotion is delivered through the affiliated Jihočeská centrálá cestovního ruchu (JCCR).

The entity operates under public law, funded by the Czech state budget, EU operational programmes, and regional taxes, with services provided free at point of use. There is no commercial pricing model. Its governance structure comprises the regional assembly (Zastupitelstvo kraje), the regional council (Rada kraje), and the Hejtman (Governor). As a government body, traditional commercial revenue metrics do not apply; financial scale is reflected in the regional budget and capital expenditure programme rather than commercial sales.

Name

Krajský úřad Jihočeského kraje

Legal name

Krajský úřad Jihočeského kraje

Website

https://kraj-jihocesky.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Regional government authority for the South Bohemian Region of Czech Republic, providing public administration, healthcare through 7 regional hospitals, education, transport, EU fund administration, and tourism services to regional residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Public Administration

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (921140)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Governor/Executive Office & Cabinet Administration (BPAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI), Public Health Governance, Interagency Coordination & Partnerships (HLAJAMAD), Government Digital Service & eGovernment (Service Delivery, IDs, Portals) (BPAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Regional public administration
• Public healthcare services
• Integrated public transport
• EU regional development funds
• Citizen administrative services

Headquarters

HQ city

České Budějovice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Krajský úřad Jihočeského kraje is the regional government administrative body for South Bohemia, delivering public administration services including regional development, healthcare administration, education oversight, transport coordination, EU fund administration, tourism promotion, and social services. It governs a network of 7 regional hospitals, manages educational institutions, and operates citizen-facing digital services such as Czech POINT, the Digital Technical Map, and the AI chatbot Holly.

Product overview

Krajský úřad Jihočeského kraje operates as the regional administrative authority for South Bohemia, providing public services including integrated transport (IDESKA), regional investment funding, digital mapping (Digitální technická mapa), and citizen services (Czech POINT). The region operates healthcare facilities including Nemocnice České Budějovice with specialized centers in oncology (Komplexní onkologické centrum) and neurosurgery using advanced AR and AI technologies. Tourism promotion is handled through Jihočeská centrála cestovního ruchu (JCCR).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IDESKA - Integrovaný dopravní systém Jihočeského kraje Unified regional public transport system connecting buses, trains, and participating city transport services across South Bohemia with coordinated ticketing, designed for residents and visitors of the region. Scheduled to launch on July 1, 2026.
• Krajský investiční fond (Regional Investment Fund) Regional grant programme providing financial support to municipalities, businesses, and organisations for regional development projects and initiatives.
• Digitální technická mapa Jihočeského kraje (Digital Technical Map) Online geographic and infrastructure data platform for builders, planners, property owners, and technical infrastructure documentation.
• Czech POINT Contact point for citizen administrative services providing access to government registries and official documents for residents.
• Jihočeská centrála cestovního ruchu (JCCR) Regional tourism promotion agency marketing South Bohemia as a travel destination through publications, digital content, events, and the Travelcon conference.

Quantifiable outcome

• Second most popular region in Czech Republic with 13.87% of votes in Kraj mého srdce 2025 poll
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OHLA ŽS and Metrostav DIZcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 September 2024Construction consortium responsible for the CZK 1.1 billion pavilion CH expansion at Nemocnice České Budějovice, the largest investment in the hospital's history. Also executed CZK 278.5 million pavilion C modernization project.
• Jihočeská centrála cestovního ruchu (JCCR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism promotion organization co-organizing Travelcon conference and promoting South Bohemian destinations through publications, digital content, and events.
• Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustrian tourism organization partnering with JCCR for Travelcon 2026 conference, bringing international perspective to regional tourism promotion.
• Nadace rodiny VlčkovýchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation providing CZK 849,800 grant for development of pediatric palliative care at Nemocnice České Budějovice, supporting multidisciplinary team development and services expansion.
• Madeta, a.s. and GW JIHOTRANS, a.s.minorOthersRegional companies donated two ambulances worth CZK 3.2 million to Nemocnice České Budějovice.
• HAVEL & PARTNERScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm providing external legal and expert oversight for Compliance Management System implementation at Nemocnice České Budějovice.
• British Embassy PragueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK diplomatic mission visited Nemocnice České Budějovice to strengthen trade relations between UK and Czech Republic, focusing on healthcare technology cooperation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moravskoslezský kraj (Moravian-Silesian Region Authority): Czech regional authority (krajský úřad) with a large hospital network (including a university hospital), heavy EU structural-funds exposure, and active digital/transport modernization programmes. Closest analogue for high-capex, EU-dependent regional operations.
• Ústecký kraj (Ústí nad Labem Region Authority): Czech regional authority with the same krajský úřad structure managing healthcare, education, transport, and significant EU investment programmes in a structurally challenged region. Comparable in managing transformation-oriented EU funds.
• Jihomoravský kraj (South Moravian Region Authority): Largest of Czech regional authorities with the same statutory powers; operates a multi-hospital network, university hospital, transport coordination, and substantial EU programme administration. Sets the upper-bound benchmark for what a krajský úřad can deliver at scale.
• Zlínský kraj (Zlín Region Authority): Czech regional authority (krajský úřad) with comparable hospital, education, and transport portfolios in a smaller-population region. Useful benchmark for lean-staffing operating models and rural service delivery.
• Královéhradecký kraj (Hradec Králové Region Authority): Czech regional authority operating under identical legal framework, with comparable hospital network, transport, education, and EU-funded project portfolio. Strong peer for benchmarking regional eGovernment and hospital modernization delivery.
• Pardubický kraj (Pardubice Region Authority): Czech regional authority with the same statutory functions (healthcare facilities, schools, transport, EU funds) administered through a krajský úřad. Comparable scale and rural-urban mix to Jihočeský kraj.
• Kraj Vysočina (Vysočina Region Authority): Eastern neighbor of Jihočeský kraj with the same regional authority (krajský úřad) mandate, managing its own hospital network, schools, transport and EU-funded projects. Highly comparable in scale and rural character.
• Plzeňský kraj (Plzeň Region Authority): Adjacent Czech regional authority operating under identical legal framework as a krajský úřad with comparable hospital, education, and transport portfolios. Western neighbor of Jihočeský kraj with similar rural/semi-urban demographic profile.
• Středočeský kraj (Central Bohemian Region Authority): Czech regional authority with the same statutory structure (krajský úřad), managing healthcare, education, transport, and EU funds within a neighboring territory. Directly comparable governance model, hospital network, and EU 2021-2027 programme exposure.
• Olomoucký kraj (Olomouc Region Authority): Czech regional authority with the same krajský úřad mandate, including a university hospital, regional schools, and EU programme administration. Comparable on regulatory structure and EU-funding dependency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JihoceskyO
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/jckraj2011?feature=watch
• Facebookfacebook.com/kraj.jihocesky
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/krajsk%C3%BD-%C3%BA%C5%99ad-jiho%C4%8Desk%C3%A9ho-kraje

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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